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2008 Nissan UCI World Cup Calendar

July 4, 2007 – The UCI has released the 2008 Nissan UCI World Cup MTB calendar. It includes 15 dates with nine XC races, seven DH/4X events and three XCM competitions. As usual a large … READ MORE →

39th Tour de l’Abitibi

July 4, 2007 (Val-d’Or, Que.) — This year, everyone will agree that the 39th edition of the Tour de l’Abitibi is THE international event in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. From July 16 to July 22, 27 teams from … READ MORE →

Midweek Tuesday Night Races #11

July 4, 2007 – Thanks to our volunteers Michelle Payne, Dan Rothnie, Alan Forde and Craig Fagan for set up and marshalling. The race would not be possible without their hard work every week.Tuesday Night … READ MORE →

New MEC Store in Ontario

July 4, 2007 (Vancouver, B.C.) – Mountain Equipment Co-opâ„¢ (MEC), Canada’s leading outdoor retailer, will open its next new store in Burlington, Ontario, in 2008. Located just south of the Queen Elizabeth Way near the … READ MORE →

2007 Tour de Gastown: The Hottest Free Ticket in Town

July 4, 2007 (Vancouver, B.C.) – Both the men’s and the women’s race winners in the 2006 Tour de Gastown are returning to Vancouver on July 18 to defend their titles in British … READ MORE →

B.C. Bike Race — Stage 3 Report, Full Results, GC and Photos

July 4, 2007 (Cumberland, BC) — While hot spots like Whistler, Squamish and the North Shore draw the bulk of the attention when you think mountain biking in British Columbia, the sleepy town of Cumberland … READ MORE →

Luxottica Group to Acquire Oakley

July 4, 2007 – In June, Luxottica Group, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of prescription eyeglass frames and sunglasses, announced that they will acquire all outstanding shares of Oakley for a cash purchase price … READ MORE →

Cycle Solutions Ontario Cup Downhill #3 Report and Full Results

July 4, 2007 (Camp Fortune, QC) – It was a 10-minute trip into “La Belle Provence” for the 3rd stop on the Ontairo Cup DH Series – Cycle Solutions Ontario Cup Downhill #3 presented by … READ MORE →

Team Pedal-Specialized – Stages 2 and 3 Daily Updates

July 3, 2007 (Cumberland , BC) – Team Pedal-Specialized has now completed Stages 2 and 3 at the BC Bike Race. There were problems filing their Stage 2 report yesterday, but things are back to … READ MORE →

Mardis Cyclistes Saputo #3 Report

July 4, 2007 (Montreal, QC) — The third stage of the Mardis Cyclistes Saputo was won yesterday by Jean-Francois Laroche (Sleeman Clear TATV) with a time of 1:00:57 over the 50km course. Second across the … READ MORE →

Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s Air Dome Opens July 6

July 3, 2007 (Whistler, BC) – Whistler teen Alex “Pro” Prochazka can vouch for the benefits of training on foam before hitting the hard stuff. Two weeks ago, he nailed a double back flip on … READ MORE →

Sidney Twilight Grand Prix

July 3, 2007 (Sidney, BC) – Here are the results from the Sidney Twilight Grand Prix held on Saturday, June 30, in Sidney, B.C.ResultsMen Cat 1, 2, 3 1. Jamie Sparling (La-Z-Boy Cycling ) Victoria … READ MORE →

Women’s Prestige Cycling Series Standings

July 3, 2007 (Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota’s Nature Valley Grand Prix, which wrapped up last week, was the second round of the 2007 Women’s Prestige Cycling Series. The most dramatic moments played out on the … READ MORE →

Fly Gurlz Women’s Only 10-hour MTB Relay

July 3, 2007 (Collingwood, ON) – On Saturday, July 28, 2007, female mountain bike racers of all ages and ability levels will descend upon Albion Hills Conservation Area, Bolton, Ontario for 10 hours of mountain … READ MORE →

B.C. Bike Race — Stage 2 Report, Full Results, GC and Photos

July 3, 2007 (Port Alberni, BC) – The profile for Monday’s leg of the B.C. Bike Race: The Pacific Traverse resembled a Richter scale graph before and after an earthquake. For 70-plus kilometers everything was … READ MORE →

Nissan UCI World Cup MTB XC #5 — Report

July 3, 2007 (St-Felicien, Que.) — It wasn’t the best Canada Day for several of the country’s top XC mountain bikers on Sunday, July 1, at the Nissan UCI World Cup MTB XC #5 in … READ MORE →

Atlantic Canada Cycling Centre Names Sheila Colbourne as Technical Director

July 3, 2007 (Dieppe, NB) — It is with great pleasure the National Cycling Centre — Atlantic Canada announces Sheila Colbourne as its Technical Director. The creation of this position is due to the partnership … READ MORE →

B.C. Bike Race — Stage 1 Report and Full Results

July 2, 2007 (Lake Cowichan, BC) – On a day when Canada celebrated its 140th year of nationhood, nearly 200 mountain bikers from all over North America and beyond commemorated a birth – the birth … READ MORE →

4th Annual Haywood Yaletown Grand Prix – Full Results and Photos

July 2, 2007 (Vancouver, BC) – Here are the complete results and some photos from the 4th Annual Haywood Yaletown Grand Prix held yesterday on July 1, Canada Day, in downtown Vancouver, BC. Andrew Pinfold … READ MORE →

CSC Reacts to Jaksche Allegations

July 2, 2007 — Doping allegations continue to rock the world of cycling and in particular the Danish-based CSC team. The dust has barely settled since team owner and manager, Bjarne Riis admitted on May … READ MORE →

2007 Jeantex TOUR Transalp – Stage 7 Final

July 2, 2007 – TOUR, Europe’s leading bicycle magazine, organizes the Jeantex TOUR Transalp, a seven-stage road race across the European Alps, now in its fifth year. Running from June 24 to 30, 2007, this … READ MORE →

EVA-Devinci’s Raphaël Tremblay Not Retiring

July 2, 2007 (Saguenay, QC) — Raphael Tremblay (EVA-Devinci) is not retiring from cycling according to his team director, Roger Filion. This refutes an earlier report in the Journal du Lac St Jean. “Tremblay has … READ MORE →

Tim Hortons 2007 BMX National Championships Photos

July 2, 2007 (Bromont, QC) – Here’s a selection of photos from the Tim Hortons 2007 BMX National Championships that were held this weekend in Bromont, QC.

Rooseboom Wins Laval GP Pharmaprix Modica Le Baron

July 2, 2007 (Laval, QC) – Yesterday’s Pharmaprix Modica Le Baron (senior men’s ) criterium was won by Martin Rooseboom (Cycles Patrick), followed by Sebastien Pilote (Sleeman Clear TATV) and Yann Deville (CIBC Wood-Gundy). … READ MORE →

2007 BC Bike Race – Stage #1

July 1, 2007 (Cowichan Lake District, BC) – The first stage of the 2007 BC Bike Race from Victoria to Cowichan Lake District, 108 kms with 1,200m of elevation gain, has been completed and Team … READ MORE →


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